or tune VENI EMMANUEL 1854 (no refrain ) and suitable popular tune for MHB. 353, (Just as I am) can also be sang to these words.

I have written all verses in a manner that they can be sang to ALL tunes of " With broken heart and contrite sigh " .

Jul252014

Steve Miller

Detroit, MI, United States

Cornelius Elven was a Baptist pastor for 50 years. He was a good friend of C. H. Spurgeon, who considered him to be a fervent preacher, filled with the Holy Spirit. He is known for this one gospel hymn which he wrote in 1852. - Songs of the Spirit by Martin